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Mbumi, Tanzania

Pwani · Tanzania

Mbumi is a small town in Pwani, Tanzania with a population of 4,305. Elevation: 33 ft (10 m). Average temperature: 80°F (27°C).

Data updated June 2026

4,305 Population 2/sq mi density
33 ft Elevation 10 meters
80°F Avg Temperature 27°C
47.4 in Annual Rain
Africa / Dar es Salaam Timezone

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People

Population4,305
Density2/mi²

Climate

Avg Temp80°F (27°C)
Rain47.4 in/yr
Sunny Days250/yr
Elevation33 ft (10 m)
Population4,305
Population Density2 / sq mi
Elevation33 ft (10 m)
Coordinates-7.9058°, 39.2105°
TimezoneAfrica/Dar_es_Salaam
Country🇹🇿 Tanzania
State / ProvincePwani
Average Temperature80°F (27°C)
January Average83°F (28°C)
July Average77°F (25°C)
Annual Precipitation47.4 inches (1,203 mm)
Annual Snowfall0.0 inches (0 cm)

About Mbumi

Mbumi is a small town in Tanzania (Pwani) with a population of 4,305. The city sits at an elevation of 33 feet (10 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 80°F (27°C). Temperatures range from 83°F in January to 77°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 47.4 inches. The timezone is Africa/Dar_es_Salaam.

Mbumi has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 80°F (27°C). Winters average 83°F in January while summers reach 77°F in July / relatively mild seasonal variation. The area gets 250 sunny days per year, above the national average. Annual precipitation totals 47.4 inches (wetter than the 38-inch national average). The city sits at an elevation of 33 feet, near sea level.

Temperature

83°F Jan (28°C) 77°F Jul (25°C)
Annual Average80.2°F
49% above Tanzania avg
January Average83°F (28°C)
July Average77°F (25°C)
Sunny Days250 days/yr

Geography

Elevation33 ft (10 m)
Area1,882.5 sq mi (4,875.7 km²)
Population Density2/sq mi
Coordinates-7.9058°N, 39.2105°W
TimezoneAfrica/Dar_es_Salaam

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 47.4"
25% above Tanzania avg
Snowfall 0.0"
Wettest Month (Apr) 12.13"
Driest Month (Sep) 0.75"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

15 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M4.9. Most recent: M4.5 on Mar 18, 2024.

Mar 19, 2017 Tanzania M4.9 119 km
Apr 6, 1999 57 km S of Mbumi, Tanzania M4.9 58 km
Jun 10, 2011 38 km ESE of Vikindu, Tanzania M4.8 103 km
Sep 8, 2015 59 km ESE of Vikindu, Tanzania M4.8 109 km
Mar 3, 2018 52 km ESE of Kisanga, Tanzania M4.7 122 km
Jun 3, 1999 57 km SSW of Utete, Tanzania M4.7 95 km
Apr 15, 2020 45 km SSW of Utete, Tanzania M4.7 83 km
Mar 18, 2024 29 km SSE of Mkuranga, Tanzania M4.5 64 km
Feb 25, 1992 67 km SE of Sokoni, Tanzania M4.5 136 km
Jul 15, 2023 67 km SSE of Kisanga, Tanzania M4.3 129 km
May 17, 2014 42 km WNW of Utete, Tanzania M4.3 90 km
Apr 8, 2020 39 km N of Kilindoni, Tanzania M4.3 62 km
May 9, 2020 91 km SSW of Utete, Tanzania M4.2 129 km
May 24, 2013 47 km N of Kilindoni, Tanzania M4.1 63 km
Aug 27, 2009 34 km ENE of Kisanga, Tanzania M3.9 149 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990-2025)

Hurricane History

1 hurricane (Cat 1+) within 500 km since 1980. Strongest: Category 1.

Year Name Category Closest
2024 Hidaya Category 1 186 km
Source: NOAA IBTrACS (Cat 1+, 1980-2026)

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 83°F (28°C) 4.5 in
February 83°F (28°C) 4.2 in Warmest
March 83°F (28°C) 6.5 in
April 81°F (27°C) 12.1 in Wettest
May 80°F (26°C) 5.9 in
June 78°F (26°C) 0.9 in
July 77°F (25°C) 0.8 in Coldest
August 77°F (25°C) 0.9 in
September 78°F (26°C) 0.8 in Driest
October 80°F (27°C) 1.7 in
November 81°F (27°C) 3.9 in
December 82°F (28°C) 5.4 in

Mbumi has a seasonal temperature swing of 6°F / from 77°F in July to 83°F in February. Total annual precipitation is 47.4 inches, with April being the wettest month (12.1") and September the driest (0.8").

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Schools in Mbumi

3 public schools (NCES 2022-23 data).

School Level Enrollment Teachers Student/Teacher
Mtunda Primary School - - - -
Mbawa Primary School - - - -
Kikale Primary School - - - -
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Bus Stations in Mbumi

1 bus stations within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Nyamisati

Airports Near Mbumi

4 airports within the area.

AirportIATAType
Mafia AirportMFASmall Airport
Mchukwi Rufiji Airport-Small Airport
Songo Songo Airstrip-Small Airport
Utete Airport-Small Airport

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Shipwrecks
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Quick Facts

Timezone
Africa/Dar_es_Salaam

🇹🇿 About Tanzania

Capital Dodoma
Population 56,318,348
Area 945,087 km²
GDP (USD) $79,030,935,627
GDP per capita $1,224
HDI 0.532
Life expectancy 67.0 years
Internet users 29.1%
Urban population 35.5%
Currency TZS (Shilling)
Languages English, Swahili
Calling code +255
TLD .tz
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Frequently Asked Questions About Mbumi

What is the population of Mbumi?

Mbumi has a population of 4,305 residents and is located in Tanzania. The population density is 2 people per square mile, spread across 1,882.5 square miles.

What is the weather like in Mbumi?

Mbumi has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 80°F (27°C). Winter temperatures average 83°F in January, while summers reach an average of 77°F in July. The area receives 250 sunny days per year. Annual rainfall totals 47.4 inches.

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